Drop in Drag Workshops
Drop-In Drag workshops
Hennies! It's Drag Werkshop time!
Calling all those who have ever dreamed of becoming a drag queen, a drag king or a drag queer! The Ballarat Library's Maker Space is hosting three free Drag workshops over 3 months.
Make runway-ready garments that tell a creative story. Drop-In Drag workshops cover the fundamentals of design, construction and finishing for performance fashion, all on a tight budget. Transform old clothes and soft furnishings into the outfit of your dreams and get ready to leave no crumbs on the catwalk! These workshops are LGBTQA+ friendly events - open to all.
You can book into one, two or all three. But book in now, they're filling up quickly!
Drop-In Drag: Like, uh, basic (Fundamental Skills)
Sat, 18 Apr, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
This session includes the fundamentals of machine and hand sewing, ways to upcycle old clothes and designing for the stage. No previous experience required, just a willingness to try something new. The Ballarat Library Maker Space will provide basic threads and sewing tools for our machines and overlockers. Please bring your own fabrics, recycled clothes and fastenings.
Tickets are free but booking is required:
Drop-In Drag: You better work (Intermediate Techniques)
Sat, 16 May, 1:30pm- 3:30pm
Getting a little more serious, this session we cover intermediate sewing skills including zips, ruffles and boning. We also get into the finer points of fitting and adjusting to create the right silhouette.
Tickets are free but booking is required:
https://events.humanitix.com/drop-in-drag-you-better-work-autumn-2026-ballarat-library-maker-space
Location
Sat, 20 Jun, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
No holds barred, it’s a race to the finish to get garments constructed and decisions made about accessories and makeup to get the final runway ‘lewk’. Includes information on fastenings, flourishes and finishing touches.
Tickets are free but booking is required: